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Older adults and
people with disabilities often need services and supports to allow them
to live safely in their homes and communities, but in many places, they
cannot get the help they need. This unmet need is fueled by limited
eligibility for support and a shortage of workers who can provide the
necessary care and services. Without a
robust workforce, people who need care at home can be
forced into institutions such as nursing homes. A new bill introduced in
Congress last week, the Better
Care Better Jobs Act (BCBJA) (S. 2210), offers a partial,
and much-needed, solution. It would expand eligibility for care at home
and bolster the workforce, giving people more options to age in place.
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